Project Manager

Cupertino Electric, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus plan

Competitive compensation package

Robust benefits program

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Project Manager in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area. This role requires managing complex construction projects, overseeing project schedules, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met. A minimum of 5 years of experience in infrastructure project management is required, along with a Bachelor's degree preferred. The position offers a competitive salary range of $110,000 to $196,000, along with benefits, and is not eligible for sponsorship.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience managing Infrastructure Projects.
• 5+ years of management experience including client interface.
• Knowledge of construction technology and methods.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of complex construction projects.
• Coordinate meetings to develop project scheduling and contracting.
• Oversee job cost updates and approve change orders.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Supervisory skills

Planning skills

Strong business acumen

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering or similar

Job description

Posting Title: Project Manager

Reports To: Project Executive

Location: Greater San Francisco Bay Area

Base Salary Range: $110,000 to $196,000

*This position is eligible for the annual performance bonus plan.

Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.

WHO WE ARE

For more than 70 years, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who’ve built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. But even more than that, we’ve built a reputation for integrity. We’re problem solvers and innovation seekers. We’re team players and safety fanatics. And we always—always—do the right thing. Even when no one is looking. Because what we do here is important, but how we do it is everything.

THE COMMERCIAL TEAM

Our strong project management teams, dedicated in‑house engineering resources and skilled union field staff work together seamlessly to deliver commercial projects that are as innovative and unique as the clients who build them.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Construction Project Manager at Cupertino Electric, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of complex construction projects and/or complex scopes of work on capital projects. You will manage the planning, execution, and financial performance of your projects/scopes using business practices that are consistent with our company values – people, safety, integrity, innovation, and excellence.

• Ownership and financial outcome of the assigned project or project scopes.
• Coordinates daily/weekly meetings with area superintendents and project engineers to develop project means/methods, schedule contracting needs, and long lead delivery times.
• Review project estimates and plans to determine estimated job cost, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project or project scopes.
• Oversee and approve monthly job cost updates. Review, approve, and negotiate change orders.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise activities of both company and subcontractor personnel on assigned project and/or project scopes.
• Form and lead an effective project management team, define, and delegate management responsibilities and set goals.
• Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise in a timely fashion.
• Be the subject matter expert of your project and/or project scopes.
• Be an effective leader and communicate with department leads and other project personnel regarding work scopes.
• Ensure project superintendents understand and execute work as required by client/project specifications.
• Ensure safety, quality, and production is always maintained.
• Responsible for project closeout: securing loose ends by finishing paperwork, obtaining retainages, supporting supervisors, and expediting claims.
• Be a cultural ambassador for CEI. Engage in company functions and cultivate relationships within the organization. Participate in corporate objectives to support the growth and improvement of CEI.

Scope

Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals. Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance. Administers company policies that directly affect subordinate employees. Recommends changes to unit or sub-unit policies. Management reviews work to measure meeting of objectives.

Complexity

Works on issues where analysis of situation or data requires review of relevant factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action.

Discretion

Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results will cause delays in schedules.

Interaction

Frequently interacts with subordinate supervisors and functional peer groups. Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects or schedules.

Supervision

Provides direct supervision to professional individual contributors and/or skilled, support individual contributors (e.g., technicians, designers, support personnel). Acts as advisor to unit or sub-units and may become actively involved, as required, to meet schedules and resolve problems.

ABOUT YOU

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, supervisory and planning skills.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods), union jurisdiction, labor agreements, and negotiations.
• Strong business acumen.
• Ability to manage projects and/or project scopes from $15M to $30M in monetary value.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or similar preferred.

Licensure/Certifications: None required.

Experience: Typically requires 5+ years of related experience managing Infrastructure Projects and/or project scopes, such as water/wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, tunnels, transit, aviation systems, etc. Typically requires 5+ years of management experience, including client interface and solicitation, planning and execution, project delivery, and staff supervision.

Driving Record: Valid state-issued driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

*Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

PLEASE NOTE: CEI will never ask for any money or financial information from applicants during the hiring process. To learn more about "job scams" how to avoid them, click here.

CEI is a place where every single person can—and does—have an impact on the work we do and the communities we serve. Here, you can build your own story and grow to your full potential. You can collaborate and celebrate with amazing people. And you’ll go home every day knowing you helped contribute to important work that shapes people’s lives. Our commercial, data center and energy projects may be complex, but our approach is simple. We build great things and we do it with great people.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department, program or project needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

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